Issue 92 - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Aukaha: Xoë Hall

Kāi Tahu artist Xoë Hall has radically transformed the white gallery walls and created a beautiful, vibrant retelling of our creation story. Stunning, large-scale and brightly coloured murals of atua are floor to ceiling, as well as nods to Hine-nui-te-pō, Mahuika and Māui. Pounamu adorns the walls throughout.

Review: Good intentions? A treaty text in context

Loved and loathed, the Treaty of Waitangi is central to New Zealand’s political and constitutional debates. It frames arguments about our past and discussions about our future

Review: The Deep South

The Deep South is a truly stunning exploration of Te Waipounamu, the Southern Isles and Antarctica. Andris Apse, an award-winning photographer, takes readers on a journey starting with the more familiar landscapes of Waitaha, Murihiku and Westland, showcasing alpine vistas, valleys and coastlines of the mainland.

He Tangata Moana-o-Hinerangi

I was born in Te Tai Rāwhiti amongst my northern Taurima whānau, but raised amongst my southern Rehu/Te Au whānau in Murihiku, so have only known the Ngāi Tahu way.